Capitol Journal

Big news for the gulf coast as the state is finally set to move forward with construction of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge. Alex Angle that story. More developments on the Tommy Tuberville residency issue as a Montgomery judge makes a key ruling. The state's two flagship university are joining forces to oppose legislation moving in Congress. We'll explain the details. A major Capital City hospital...

- Director of the Alabama Dept. of Archive & History Steve Murray; AIDT Director Ed Castile;  Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama President / CEO Paige Hutto.

Dr. Richard Bailey Sally Smith Melanie Poole with Natalie Steed

Rep. Barry Moore Jared Hudson Dr. David Thrasher

    We're covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics. Turning our focus to the June 16 runoff, Todd welcomes the GOP candidates for lt. governor and pollster Michael Lowry. And with Girls State this week, Todd sits down with the new governor and chief of staff. 

Another week, another round of rulings on congressional district lines. We'll catch you up on the latest. Todd's guests: @AGSteveMarshall @repscfigures @alboysstate 's William Ellard & Will Burgess

We'll rehash this week's election, including statewide races and legislative contests. Todd's guests:  House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner

Steve Flowers;  Othni Lathram;  John Fortier

We're covering the Alabama Legislature's special session from soup to nuts. Plus we have polling to share ahead of the May 19 primary. Todd's guests: -Rep. Chris Pringle -Sen. Merika Coleman -AG candidate Jay Mitchell  

Sen. Chris Elliott, (R) - Baldwin County;   Sen. Rodger Smitherman, (D) - Birmingham

We're on location at the Alabama League of Municipalities ' annual convention, where we are spotlighting the work of local mayors & council members from across the state. We'll also be talking about the upcoming special session at the top.

We'll catch you up on the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from the delegation in Washington, DC to a new law affecting the coast. Todd's guests: Governor Kay Ivey Chief of Staff Liz Filmore Katherine Robertson for Attorney General Todd Schmidt & Quin Gresham from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Sen. Will Barfoot; U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson 2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride

We'll put a bow on the 2026 Regular Session and catch you up on this busy final week. Todd's guests: House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton

The legislative session is over! We'll have the latest from the final day of session and the final day in the current State House. Todd welcomes retiring Rep. Terri Collins to talk about her career advocating education policy improvements.

Rep. Jim Hill, (R) - Moody

Day 28 of the legislative session was a busy one, with more bills achieving final passage. We'll catch you up. Todd's guests: State Rep. Russell Bedsole State Rep. Sam Jones

We're gearing up for the final stretch of the legislative session, which is slated to end this week. Todd welcome's Senate Secretary Pat Harris & House Clerk John Treadwell to talk about the end-of-session scramble plus look toward the new State House.

We're gearing back up for the homestretch of the legislative session, looking ahead at the next two weeks. Todd, Randy and Jeff preview what is predicted to be a "spicy" week in the House & Senate. Later, Todd welcomes 9th grader Khristopher Gardner to talk about his experience as a House & Senate page.

With the Legislature on spring break, all eyes are on Washington as Congress continues negotiation a DHS funding deal and, once again, Alabama's delegation is in the thick of it. Todd's guests: al.com Reporter Maggie Kates Natalie Steed & Melanie Poole of The American Village UAB Medicine 's Dr. Louis Lambiase

Rep. Jeremy Gray Rep. Ernie Yarbrough

We're covering a day of committee action in the Alabama Legislature with just seven legislative days remaining. Todd's guests: Washington Correspondent Alex Angle University of Alabama SGA President-elect Samantha Simmons  

We're covering a busy week in the State House as the Legislature approaches the homestretch. Plus we'll check in on the congressional delegation in Washington. Todd's guests: Rep. Shomari Figures Representative Danny Garrett

Trish Crain - Senior Education Reporter, Alabama Public Television